Community Calendar for March 16, 2013

LOUDONVILLE -- The Capital District Genealogical Society will host a special presentation by Robert E. Mulligan, "Albany City and County in the Civil War," 1 p.m. March 23 at the William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road. Mulligan worked as Curator at Fort Ticonderoga, and for 25 years at the New York State Museum. The meeting is free and open to the public.

RENSSELAER -- The Friends of the Rensselaer City Library will meet to discuss the upcoming book sale at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the library, 676 East St. If anyone would like to donate items for the raffle baskets or a gift certificates, call Mary Lou at 283-0814. The book sale will be held 4-8 p.m. April 11 for vendors and advance sales; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 12; and 9 a.m.-noon April 13 with a bag sale held noon-3 p.m. Saturday.

AVERILL PARK -- The Sand Lake Town Library Board of Trustees meets at 6:45 p.m. March 21 in the program room of the library, 8428 Miller Hill Road.

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LOUDONVILLE -- The Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club in a joint program with Audubon Society of the Capital Region presents "Woodpeckers and Forest Pests" with Mark Whitmore at 7 p.m. April 1 at the William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road. Admission is free.

DINNER

GREEN ISLAND -- The Green Island Seniors will serve a ham and kielbasa dinner 4:30-7 p.m. March 21 at the center, 5 George St. The cost is $8. Take out will be available. For reservations, call 272-7262.

MUSIC PROGRAM

AVERILL PARK -- The Sand Lake Town Library will host "Who's Afraid of Classical Music?" presented by John Staugaitus at 6 p.m. March 20 and April 17 at the library, 8428 Miller Hill Road.

WORKSHOPS

TROY -- Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., is sponsoring free, hands-on workshops on higher education financial aid 6-7:30 p.m. March 20 and April 17 in the college's Bulmer Telecommunications Center first floor meeting rooms. Workshops are designed to assist families and students in understanding financial aid eligibility and how to apply for federal/state aid and scholarships. The college's financial aid staff will answer questions and help attendees file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. All families interested in learning about financial aid are welcome, not just those with students considering Hudson Valley Community College. Online event registration is requested at www.hvcc.edu/finaid/workshops. For information, call 629-7150.

LATHAM -- Ham and Jelly Bean Drop Off, sponsored by the Little Sisters of the Poor to benefit the elderly Residents at Our Lady of Hope Residence, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, will be held on 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 30. Bring hams to be used for meals for our residents, along with bags of jelly beans for treats. Sisters and Volunteers will be on hand to greet cars to accept donations. For information, call 785-4551.

PET CLINIC

ALBANY -- The YMCA will host the Cornell Healthy Pet Clinic 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 30 at the Y, 616 North Pearl St. Cornell veterinarians, students and alumni will provide exams, vaccinations, and a one-year supply of heartworm, flea and worming medication for $20. All proceeds benefit the Y. To schedule an appointment, call 347-620-4738.

TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS

BERLIN -- All requests for transportation to private or parochial schools must be submitted to the board of education by April 1. State law requires that requests for transportation must be made by April 1 of each year for both new and returning students. New residents must submit a written request immediately after establishing residence in the district. Request forms are available on line at www.berlincentral.org, click on Parents then Forms. Or call the District Office at 658-2690.

GREEN ISLAND -- Residents of the village of Green Island who are requesting transportation for their children to private and/or parochial schools within the 15 mile limit that has been established by the board of education, should submit their requests no later than April 1. Separate request forms must be used for each student. For information and forms, contact Fran Guilbault, Heatly School, 171 Hudson Ave. or call 273-1422.

DRIVER EDUCATION

HOOSICK FALLS -- The Northeast New York Safety & Health Council defensive driving course will be held at 8:30 a.m. April 27 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, 21 Danforth St. The course fills up quickly, register by calling 686-4854.

BASKET MAKING

ALBANY -- A Basket Making Workshop with Sandy Salada will be held 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 13 at the Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road. Learn how to weave a muffin basket with local basket weaving instructor Sandy Salada. This is the perfect basket for muffins, bread, or a catch-all basket for any room. No experience needed. The cost of this workshop is $35 per person and includes materials. Pre-registration is required by April 5. Space is limited. To make a reservation, call 456-7890.